Dubai:The 10th Dubai International Baja Rally is set to bring international motorsport action to the heart of Dubai on Friday, 6 November. Mushrif National Park will host the event's Prologue Stage for the first time. Organized by the Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO), the rally is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
According to Wam, the Prologue Stage will feature cars, motorcycles, and quads competing in front of spectators across two sessions. The morning session will run from 1000 to 1130, with a pause for Friday prayers, and action will resume from 1330 to 1630. Spectator access to Mushrif Park is free and will be managed in line with venue capacity.
The Dubai International Baja, running from 5 to 8 November, aligns with the Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033. The event brings together competitors from the FIA World Baja Cup, FIA Middle East Baja Cup, and FIM Bajas World Cup. Dubai will host the final round of both FIA Baja championships, with season honours to be determined in Al Qudra.
Following the Prologue Stage, the focus shifts to Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall for the Dubai International Baja Ceremonial Start. The public is invited to join from 2000, with the official ceremony at 2030, offering free admission.
Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasized the importance of expanding experiences across Dubai's public destinations. Khalid Ben Sulayem, President of EMSO, highlighted the goal of bringing international motorsport closer to the community by hosting the Prologue in Mushrif Park.
After the Prologue and Ceremonial Start, the rally will continue to Al Qudra for its main desert stages over the weekend. The Dubai International Baja is supported by the Government of Dubai and partners including Al-Futtaim Toyota, Al Ain Water, and Dubai Sports TV.